The level of social media dependency and its effect in the academic performance of college students / Angela I. Grafil, John Vincent I. Ibarlin, and Antonette Infante.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSOA)-Office Administration Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2023.

The dependency of students on social media has reached such a level that every student can only think about the direction of their growth with social media. Social media's effect on college student's academic performance has been a topic of interest and debate in recent years. Some studies suggest that excessive social media use can negatively impact academic performance, while others have found no significant correlation between the two. The study explores the demographics and usage patterns of social media among respondents primarily aged 21 and above, predominantly single females at the second-year level. Google, Messenger, YouTube, and Shopee emerged as popular platforms for browsing, messaging, video content, and online shopping. The research also investigates the correlation between social media dependency and various aspects of respondent's lives. Findings suggest a notable association between frequent social media use and behaviors like checking platforms during study sessions, before physical activity, impacting sleep patterns and seeking advice on personal matters. Moreover, the study highlights the adverse effects of social media dependency on academic performance, physical activity, mental health, and personal matters, including sleep deprivation, decreased participation in physical activities, struggles with school activities, and shaping personal identity. It is also evident that high levels of social media dependency are associated with adverse effects on various aspects. While academic performance tends to show a higher impact, all areas exhibit noticeable negative effect to some degree. These conclusions underscore the complex relationship between social media habits and various facets of individuals' lives, signaling both positive and negative impact on their daily functioning and well-being.